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Hometown FAVE - Spacious 2-BDRM Cottage Near Downtown Albany & Close to OSU

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A living room with a black sofa, a white coffee table with a vase of sunflowers, a houndstooth armchair, and a fireplace.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.
A compact kitchen with a wooden island, bar stools, a refrigerator, and a coffee guide sign.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a dishwasher, a stove, and a microwave.
A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, wooden countertop, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Willamette River
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Albany, OR
  • Place, Calapooia River
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Monteith District
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Carousel & Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Dining area

About this property

Hometown FAVE - Spacious 2-BDRM Cottage Near Downtown Albany & Close to OSU

Stay @ our Vintage Hometown FAVE - where guests always rate us 5-stars* for clean, fresh, and comfortable. Enjoy this spacious, bright, and warmly curated guest house. Packed with practical amenities plus off-street parking and fast WIFI. Truly ideal for longer stays, and a cozy home base for work, play, and rest. You'll be charmed by it all!
* Located near hospital, Costco, the mall, and downtown restaurants/shops.
* Drive 20 minutes to Oregon State University. (+Willamette University or WOU).
* Close enough for a day trip to beach, local wineries, or the mountains.
* It's a perfect home base for work, rest, and adventure.
* COME and experience Newport's coastal tide pools and hike winding valley trails.
* Explore walk-under waterfalls at Silver Falls State Park.
* View abundant farm life in green meadows along the backroads and highways.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2201361vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Albany

Located in Albany, this cottage is in the city centre. Historic Carousel & Museum and Majestic Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Regal Albany and Springhill Cellars Winery. Monteith District and Hackleman District are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Albany, OR

What's nearby

  • Calapooia River - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Monteith District - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Historic Carousel & Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hackleman District - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Linn County Expo Center - 8 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Albany Station - 13 min walk
  • Corvallis, OR (CVO-Corvallis Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rigoberto's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hasty Freez - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hometown FAVE - Spacious 2-BDRM Cottage Near Downtown Albany & Close to OSU pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hometown FAVE - Spacious 2-BDRM Cottage Near Downtown Albany & Close to OSU?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hometown FAVE - Spacious 2-BDRM Cottage Near Downtown Albany & Close to OSU?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hometown FAVE - Spacious 2-BDRM Cottage Near Downtown Albany & Close to OSU?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hometown FAVE - Spacious 2-BDRM Cottage Near Downtown Albany & Close to OSU located?

Located in the heart of Albany, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Monteith District and Calapooia River. Historic Carousel & Museum and Willamette River are also within 1 mile (2 km). Albany Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was really well done! Clean and efficient- nicely decorated. The location in Albany was in the old part of town, which is a delight! We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2026
Miss Carolyn, Thank you for your understanding while we were working out the details with VRBO. We enjoyed hosting you, and you're an ideal guest with many positive things to say (and to offer Hosts). So appreciated!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice little house, very clean and comfortable beds!! I definitely will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was absolutely incredible in always. The owner was on top of everything, super responsive, and just great communication leading up to the trip. The pictures are great, but they don’t do it justice. It is charming and has everything you need. The beds and bedding are so comfortable. It’s a great location five stars all the way around from us and we will be back.!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2025
Thanks, Richard. Our place is simple but we're glad you had a good time. Come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodee A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Super cute and clean, would definitely stay there again. Host was fantastic, communication was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved everything about this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most lovely time using this cottage as our home base for our Oregon adventure! Lovely accommodations and our hosts sent us amazing tips to make our stay even better by highlighting local gems to try out! Highly recommend; we will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in Albany

Very nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov, 2021
Thanks for staying with us, Karl. Happy to have you!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The place was cute. The heating system was older but it worked ok. Trains were loud all night long.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in Albany, Oregon

Great stay and nice suite.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov, 2021
Thank you. We strive to make this Vintage place very comfortable and homey.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

Really nice place to stay. Very clean and easy to call home for a couple nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2023
Glenn, Super thanks for your gracious review. We want our place to be full of hospitiality, cleanliness, and the feeling of "home". Please stay with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful cozy home welcomed us. It was perfect for our stay. The hosts were gracious and kind, and willing to help out with whatever we needed. Thank you so much! I highly recommend this home and these hosts! (Plus there is a wonderful little coffee shop close by)!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute house

This is such a cute house with a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We were visiting family nearby for Thanksgiving and this was the perfect location! Easy to get to Tangent, Corvallis, and shopping in Albany. The kitchen was great. It was me and my three girls- perfect for a girls weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

everything we hoped for

clean, quiet, close to everything important in Albany.highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2025
Hello, So glad to host you. Thanks for the lovely review. Melanie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

Cozy and clean! We really enjoyed our stay. It had everything we could want or need. My daughter said we should stay here every time we visit Albany. I couldn’t agree more. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May, 2025
Deborah and daughter, So glad we could host you both. Please come again. We appreciate your kind review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leni B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Elm Street

Was easy to book and communication is great. People are friendly. Good place to stay. Not far from stores. Not far from OSU.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May, 2025
Leni, so good to have you at our place. Thank you for your kind words and gestures. Appreciated!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Little House

Fit with our needs. Have everything we needed. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2024
Vanessa, So glad you stayed with us. Our old place is fresh and clean and we are happy you would come again. Please do!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and warm

A wonderful home! Clean and spacious for a family of four. It was cozy and warm.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2024
Monica, we really enjoyed hosting you. Please come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home!

Stayed here while visiting my folks in Albany. This place was a great place to unwind after our day with them. House has a lot of charm and comfort! The house actually has three units but we only heard one of the other guests when they used the shared laundry room. Would definitely rent this place again on our next visit to Albany!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2025
Thanks, Tobias. We are so glad you have enjoyed your stay with us. Come again! Melanie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

It was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deana E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage

We loved the cottage!! Everything was super clean and comfy! Outlets everywhere!! The beds were comfy and Bertha kept us warm. Our only complaint was the occupants in the other unit were loud and up and stomping at 2 AM.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scot O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

OSU Visit

This property is the first floor of a house. It was very nicely updated and had everything we needed in the kitchen and bedrooms. Very quiet and comfortable location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dez A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Taking our Daughter to check out OSU

Very cozy place to stay. Quick 15 min to OSU. Hosts were awesome. It was good to have several bedrooms as everyone had different bed times. It was so much nicer than a hotel with one room. Great price well worth the cost. Would totally stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2024
Dez. So glad to have you and thank you for the kind review. We aim to be affordable but also clean/comfortable for travelers. Come again! Melanie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Stay in Albany, OR

Stay was great while dropping off my child at OSU. There were a lot of extras provided by the host, so it helped with the stay since we got in late. There was some road noise in the main bedroom in the morning but other than that everything was excellent. Cute little cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2024
Miss Michelle, Thanks for your accurate review. Maybe we should add a sound machine to that front bedroom (good idea!). Please come again when we have openings. We are outfitting the upstairs unit as well, "Travelers Cabin". Hope to see you! Melanie

About the host

Hosted by Melanie Johnson

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Living my best life as "Mom" to a big happy family of 8 kids + 3 grandbabies, I spend my time keeping the fam party bus rolling and helping oversee the family businesses. For many years we've hosted college students and a varierty of friends who lived with us, and now we've started short-term rentals. The welcome mat is out for you and your family too at Hometown Fave in Albany. #WelcomeFriends!

Why they chose this property

We bought this "oldie but goodie" from the original owners years ago. During its lifetime, this big yellow house has served as a home, an extra apartment for family, and medical offices. Now, the Vintage cottage welcomes people from all over the world. How fun!

What makes this property unique

Our vision was to honor the 40's era of the house when we remodeled with the modern updates. Then we furnished the space comfortably for short-term use. Staying true, we kept the original wood floors, the triangle window in the entry closet, and the central heating stove (Bertha - in excellent shape). We trust this is an affordable place for you to explore and enjoy the bounty of the Willamette Valley and all that our area has to offer!

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